
Argentina’s Late Surge Ends England’s World Cup Hopes
England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina’s resilience, sparked by Messi’s influence and Lautaro Martinez’s winner, turned the match on its head.
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England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina’s resilience, sparked by Messi’s influence and Lautaro Martinez’s winner, turned the match on its head.

England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina's resilience, Messi's influence and late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured a 2-1 victory, leaving England's semi‑final aspirations in tatters.

England's early lead against Argentina evaporated as Lionel Messi orchestrated a comeback, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel to acknowledge a flawed defensive plan.

England's hopes of a World Cup final were shattered as Argentina mounted a stunning comeback, with Messi orchestrating two goals and Thomas Tuchel's tactics coming under scrutiny.

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England led late, but Argentina’s Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez turned the tide, while Tuchel accepted responsibility and Messi joined the celebrations.

Despite an early lead, England's defensive shift allowed Argentina to dominate, with Lionel Messi exploiting the space left by Thomas Tuchel's strategy.

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Tens of thousands of Argentine fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England, a win that rekindles old rivalries and unites the country under President Javier Milei.

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